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How could a new port and tariffs affect economic growth in Forsyth County? Here’s what some experts predict

Digital rendering of the Blue Ridge Connector inland port, which is expected to be complete in spring 2026. Image courtesy of the Georgia Ports Authority.

07112025PORT AND TARIFFS — Digital rendering of the Blue Ridge Connector inland port, which is expected to be complete in spring 2026. Image courtesy of the Georgia Ports Authority.

A new inland port, shifting global trade routes and rising tariffs could spark a manufacturing and logistics boom in North Georgia. FCN gets insight into what it could mean for businesses in Forsyth County.

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